Members of Sliammon First Nation approve treaty by vote of 318-235
In a historic vote, the Sliammon First Nation have approved a treaty that will give band members 8,300 hectares of land, self-government and $30 million.
"This vote is a milestone in the journey to a treaty that will bring many benefits to the community and see Tla'amin become a full, self-governing treaty nation," said Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak in a statement Wednesday. "Even though there were forces trying to determine the future of the Tla'amin people, the Tla'amin triumphed."